Rules and Policies - White River Fan Con

Rules & Policies

White River Fan Con 2026

White River Fan Con is sponsored by the Friends of the Independence County Library. This event is designed to be a safe and comfortable place for all members of the public.

Attendees are expected to respect the rights of other attendees and staff members. These policies protect the rights and safety of everyone and preserve library materials, facilities, and property.

Disruptive Behavior is defined as "any behavior that interferes with the normal operation of the convention or another attendee's ability to participate."

General Rules

Legal & Safety Requirements

  • Any activity prohibited by local, state, or federal law is prohibited
  • No disruptive or unsafe behavior, including interfering with staff
  • No obstructing or intimidating anyone
  • No entering marked non-public areas without staff permission
  • No loud, abusive, threatening, or insulting language

Prohibited Conduct

  • Sexual misconduct of any kind is strictly prohibited
  • No activities that may result in injury to anyone
  • No challenging others to fight or engaging in fights
  • No behavior that is willfully annoying, harassing, or threatening
  • No theft of library/convention materials or personal property
  • No vandalism or deliberate destruction of property

Weapons & Cosplay

Weapons Policy: Real weapons are strictly prohibited. Cosplay weapons are allowed but must be clearly marked as faux weapons and bonded by staff.

Dress Code & Content Standards

Appropriate Attire

  • Appropriate clothes must be worn at all times (including cosplay)
  • Breasts of any gender must be covered by appropriate standards
  • Buttocks of any gender must be completely covered
  • All clothing must meet PG rating standards

Materials & Products

  • All items displayed must meet PG rating standards
  • Vendors may sell mature items but cannot publicly display them
  • Mature items may only be sold to appropriately aged parties

Prohibited Items & Activities

Substances & Items

  • No alcohol, cigarettes, or illegal substances
  • No eating/drinking except in designated areas
  • No animals except service dogs

Transportation & Equipment

  • No bicycles, shopping carts, or large wheeled conveyances
  • Wheelchairs and strollers permitted for transport only
  • Skates, skateboards, and scooters must be carried

Children & Supervision

Important: Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The convention is not responsible for unattended children.

Personal Responsibility

Health & Hygiene

  • Individuals with hygiene issues that interfere with others' enjoyment may be asked to leave
  • This includes clothing odor, body odor, and lice

Personal Property

  • The convention is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items
  • Attendees participate at their own risk

Policy Enforcement

Minor Disruption: Verbal warning first. If behavior continues, removal from the event.
Extreme Misconduct: Immediate removal from the convention and/or police involvement.
Authority: Convention staff (identified by their shirts), security staff, and law enforcement are authorized to enforce these policies.

These rules are guidelines for maintaining a safe, family-friendly environment. Convention staff reserve the right to take appropriate action against any behavior deemed offensive or dangerous to attendees and staff.

Questions? Please contact convention staff for clarification on any policies.